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COVID 'masked' issues at core of productivity problem: PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025
... "reallocation phase", from December 2019 to December 2020, productivity grew as lockdowns shifted the workforce away from industries with lower labour productivity, such as accommodation and food services, towards more productive sectors. In the second ...

Challenger adds to board director lineup

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025
... law firm Slater and Gordon. Meanwhile, Whitter brings more than 25 years of experience across digital and software industries and was involved in the superannuation sector. He is currently the non-executive director of Metcash, Michael Hill International ...

Super tax debate suffocates action for low-income Australians

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025
... making up 18% of recipients - higher than their share of fund membership. The problem, however, is widespread across industries. According to HESTA's 2025-26 pre-budget submission, more than 70,000 of its members with incomes between $37,001-$45,000 ...

Stockbroking faces 'perception problem'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025
... diverse group involved in that recruitment process. These are really simple things that have been very effective in other industries as well."

Productivity Commission identifies priority reform areas

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025
... corporate tax, getting clean energy infrastructure built faster by speeding up approvals, and promoting prevention in care industries through a framework to support government investment. "The government asked us for practical, impactful reforms under ...

Future Fund makes leadership appointments

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2025
... operating officer since December 2019. She's previously held senior roles at Burra Foods, Bega Cheese, and Tatura Milk Industries. The sovereign wealth fund said her appointment is part of a strategy to "mature the Agency's senior leadership capabilities" ...

Labor wins: What super, advice industries want

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 5 MAY 2025
Industry groups representing financial advice and superannuation have congratulated Anthony Albanese and the Labor government for the overwhelming federal election win over the weekend. Super Members Council (SMC) said it is looking forward to working ...

MFS expands Australian offering with contrarian strategy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 APR 2025
... arguably more difficult to measure and requires a dedicated team of global analysts familiar with the businesses and industries involved," MFS said. "With an investment objective of long-term capital appreciation over a full market cycle, it invests ...

Mercer promotes wealth management lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 17 APR 2025
... tasked with acquiring practices and financial advisers. Fitzgerald has a strong distribution background in several industries in Australia and New Zealand..

Lakehouse Capital lists first fund on ASX

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2025
... these traits offer more reliable recurring revenue streams and superior growth potential, especially if they're in industries benefiting from long-term secular growth trends. "... investing this way puts the power of compounding on the side of the long-term ...